Information Handbook 2019-2020
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INFORMATION HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Headteacher: Sandra Muir Part of Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust CEO: George Croxford Company Number: 07569743 WELCOME TO LAWN MANOR ACADEMY Inspiring and Creating Futures for All We believe that within each child there is real potential to achieve and that as teachers, it is our job to ensure that this potential is met through academic studies, creativity and high expectations. We take pride in our school and in the focus we give to each child as an individual and how we help them to develop and grow to achieve well and be a good citizen. We have high expectations for our pupils and ‘The Lawn Manor Way’ encompasses this. Pupils enjoy their time at Lawn Manor Academy and it is always a pleasure to see them leave us with the qualifications and skills that they need to prepare them for their futures ahead. We take pride in ‘Inspiring and Creating Futures for All’. Sandra Muir Headteacher About Us Lawn Manor Academy opened in September 2017 as part of the Royal Wotton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT). The school vision is ‘Inspiring and Creating Futures for All,’ and this extends to our staff and pupils driving everything we do throughout the school, but with a particular focus on teaching and learning. The school has a culture of being supportive and friendly with a set of strong I LEARN values (Independence, Literacy, Equipment, Attitude, Resilience, Numeracy) weaved through our daily practice. Lawn Manor Academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust. The Trust consists of a group of schools who work closely together with the shared values of ‘Excellence in Education’. The Trust is growing and currently consists of: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Noremarsh Junior School, Kingsbury Green Academy, and Lawn Manor Academy. Staff and pupils benefit hugely from this close working relationship with the group of schools in the Trust, which is also home to the Royal Wootton Bassett Teaching School Alliance who are the leading trainers for secondary staff Professional Development and Initial Teacher Training in the area. Being part of RWBAT also enables our pupils to have a sixth-form progression route to the academic sixth form at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for which we will be providing free transport from Lawn Manor Academy from September 2019. Our objective is to make Lawn Manor Academy the best school in Swindon within 2 years and the school of choice for most parents who live locally to us. We have increasing pupil numbers with approximately 800 pupils on roll. Our age range covers boys and girls between eleven and sixteen (from Year 7 up to Year 11). The Senior Leadership Team consists of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and four Assistant Headteachers, each with overall responsibility for: Achievement, Teaching, Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, Personalised Learning (including SEND), and Timetable, Exams, Data, and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). Some teachers are Heads of Faculties or Departments with special responsibilities for subjects within the timetable. We have a large non-teaching Student Support Team with special responsibilities for the conduct and wellbeing of all the pupils. From your child's point of view, the most important person in school will be their I LEARN Tutor, the teacher who is responsible for them during registration, guides them and keeps a watchful eye over their work, their attendance, their I LEARN activities and encourages them in their progress. The teaching staff are assisted by support staff who are administrators, teaching assistants, technicians, catering staff, mid-day supervisors, cleaners and a site team. Page 1 Contents Page Welcome to Lawn Manor Academy 1 Term Dates 2019-20 3 School Day 4 Useful Contacts 5 Uniform & Presentation Expectations 6-7 Equipment 7 Student Support Team 8-9 Attendance 9-12 Behaviour, Praise & Recognition 12-15 Anti-Bullying 16 Statement on Safeguarding Children 2019-2020 17 Statement on Radicalisation 18 Communication between the school & home 18-19 Reports & Assessment 19-20 Curriculum 20 Religion, Philosophy & Ethical Studies (RPE) 20 Enrichment 20 British Values 21 The Library 21 Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) 22 Gifted and Talented and Most Able 22-24 Looked After Children, Young Carers and Key Stage 2-3 Transfer 24-25 Homework 25 Lunchtime Arrangements & “The Kitchen” at Lawn Manor 26 ParentPay 26 Free School Meals 26 Progression & Careers Information, Advice & Guidance 27 Page 2 Term Dates 2019-20 Page 3 The School Day All pupils are required to be in school by 8.35am for the start of their I LEARN lesson. Pupil access to the school is via pedestrian gates on Queens Drive and Falmouth Grove. Good preparation is key to good learning and we expect all pupils to be punctual. Pupils are expected to stay on the school site at morning break and lunchtime. 8:40am – 9:00am I LEARN 9:00am – 10:00am Lesson 1 10:00am – 11:00am Lesson 2 11:00am – 11:20am Break 11:20am – 12:20pm Lesson 3 12:20pm – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm Lesson 4 2:00pm – 3:00pm Lesson 5 3:00pm End of school day 3:00pm – 4:00pm During this time, some pupils may occasionally be invited to additional study during Period 6, and pupils may choose to participate in Enrichment activities Detaining Time: C4 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm C5 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm C7 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm The school operates a 2-week timetable, which means that pupils may have some difference between their lessons on ‘Week A’ and ‘Week B’. Page 4 Useful Contacts Postal Address: Lawn Manor Academy, Salcombe Grove, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1ER Main Switchboard: 01793 487286 Student Services: 01793 427755 To report absence: 01793 427749 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawnmanor.org Headteacher Mrs Sandra Muir [email protected] PA to the Headteacher Mrs Stacy Nicholas [email protected] Deputy Headteacher Mr Russell Langdown [email protected] PA to Mr Langdown Mrs Julie Stacey [email protected] Assistant Headteacher – Teaching, Mr Justin Delap [email protected] Learning & Curriculum Assistant Headteacher – Data, Mr Brett Prevost [email protected] Assessment & Reporting Assistant Headteacher – Personalised Mrs Helga Maddock [email protected] Learning & SENDCO Assistant Headteacher – Achievement Mr Marek Koza [email protected] Student Support Team Head of Student Support Mr Christopher Simmons [email protected] Year Leader, Year 7 Mrs Fiona Harper [email protected] Year Leader, Year 8 Mrs Ayeasha Rani [email protected] Year Leader, Year 9 Year Leader, Year 10 Miss Charlotte Fox [email protected] Year Leader, Year 11 Mr David Franklin [email protected] Student Services Officer (Student Mrs Gemma Willis (Mon-Tues) [email protected] Reception / First Aid) Mrs Julie Wells (Weds- Fri) Safeguarding & Partnership Officer Miss Hannah Wolfe [email protected] Transfer & Inclusion Coordinator Mrs Becci Benson (Mon-Thurs) [email protected] Internal Exclusion Room (IER) Manager Miss Catherine Booth [email protected] Personalised Learning Centre (PLC) Mrs Sue Horrobin [email protected] Manager Attendance Officer Mrs Sue Pocock [email protected] Heads of Faculties and Subjects Head of English Mr Keith Horan [email protected] Head of Maths Miss Laura Conroy [email protected] Head of Science Mr James Maher [email protected] Head of History & Business Mr Andrew Bull [email protected] Head of Creative Technologies Miss Mary-Ann Harris [email protected] Head of Sport & Leisure Mr Mark Oliver [email protected] Head of Modern Foreign Languages Ms Nina Tebby [email protected] Head of Geography & RPE Mrs Laura Burchall [email protected] Head of Expressive Arts Mr David Jones [email protected] Head of Dance Ms Ann-Marie Keep [email protected] Head of Art Ms Caireen Young [email protected] Head of Media Miss Lucy Townsend [email protected] Head of Drama Mrs Sally Owens [email protected] EAL Coordinator Mr Sumeswar Das [email protected] Page 5 Uniform & Presentation Expectations High standards of uniform and presentation are expected of all pupils at Lawn Manor Academy and the school unashamedly takes pride in this. There are good reasons for this. A smart uniform helps to create a sense of community; it also removes distraction and competition which may be caused by an individual’s style of dress, and allows pupils to concentrate on learning. Uniform must be worn to and from the school; it is not acceptable for pupils to arrive to school in non- uniform items and then change them. The Dress Code and Behaviour policies are clear that there are no exceptions to these expectations and they explain the consequences that will be put in place should a pupil not meet the requirements. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED FROM UNIFORM DIRECT Lawn Manor Lawn Manor Academy Lawn Manor Academy Academy Blazer Tie Jumper / Cardigan The school blazer, with logo, must be worn at all The tie must be of traditional size and worn to OPTIONAL: Jumpers / Cardigans are optional, but if worn, must be times around the school and the vicinity. Staff will an appropriate length just above the waist. the Lawn Manor Academy navy jumper or cardigan. advise pupils if they may remove their blazers in The Senior Leadership Team will advise pupils The jumper / cardigan cannot be worn without the blazer. class, in hot weather or for practical activities. if they may remove their ties in hot weather. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED FROM YOUR CHOSEN SUPPLIER White Shirt Plain MID-GREY Socks & Tights Trousers or Skirt Plain white traditional school shirt. Shirts must be No additions such as stripes, studs, overstitching or Socks must be plain black. long enough to be tucked in at all times. Shirts can embellishments etc. Jeans/combat style trousers, trousers be short or long sleeved.